MA rates released today Pelosi says employer mandate here to stay Dont blow it …

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House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee will hold a hearing (but not a markup) on three bills addressing new FDA drug approvals, prescription drug abuse and new sunscreen ingredients. That's Monday at 3 p.m. E&C will also hear from GAO …
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Seniors get advice about drug disposal

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MAINE'S SENIORS HAVE A CIRCUITAL ROLE IN THE ONGOING BATTLE AGAINST PRECIPITATIONS DRUG ABUSE. A COALITION MADE UP OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES AND PRIVATE CITIZENS IS HOLDING PRESENTATIONS …
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“New” overdose drug will save lives on the street

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The old drug is naloxone. Commonly known as Narcan, it is an opioid antagonist developed half a century ago to reverse the effects of opiates such as heroin. Its use was restricted to medical professionals only, but that restriction ended Thursday when …
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Vt. governor, mayors urge FDA to withdraw approval of new painkiller

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The group sent a letter to the FDA commissioner Friday saying Zohydro extended release is likely to exacerbate the drug abuse epidemic facing Vermont and the nation. They say Vermont and many other states are battling an opiate and heroin addiction …
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